Val de Sioule
Val de Sioule
The Colettes forest, recognized as one of the most beautiful beech forests in Europe, is a privileged place of relaxation and refuge for many plant and animal species.
The circuit begins with a rapid descent to reach the village of Bellenaves. Just before the village, from a monumental statue of the Virgin (orientation table, picnic tables), the Bellenavois plain offers a wide panorama. The second part of the route follows the railway line above the plain for 1.7 km then climbs steeply towards the pretty little village of Valignat, a privileged observation point over the surrounding hilly countryside. The mountain biker then goes to the village of Veauce (remarkable church and castle) then follows the valley of the same name, a setting of wild nature, for 3 km. The path then crosses the stream over an old stone bridge - the Pont Neuf - once built for a road project that never saw the light of day. On the way up, the balcony path offers an atmosphere of a wild valley. The track widens and you have to play with the handlebars here to slalom between the holes (often filled with water) which hamper the smooth progress of the mountain bike. Towards a chain, the path branches off to the left for a good climb of 1.7 km. From one road to another, the path plunges into a new forest. Once you have crossed the road, the path becomes narrower and allows you to finish the route on a spicy note in a succession of small climbs and descents
Type
Free of charge.
All year round.
